Born on 6 March 1889 in Forfarshire, Scotland - son of Susan V. Potter, Craigs Station, Forfarshire, Scotland - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as teamster; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 11 inches; chest of 38 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 21 January 1915 (number 410381) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 18 November 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 December 1916 - wounded on 9 or 11 April 1917 - invalided to England on 15 April 1917.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
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